Slowly: Make Global Friends

Slowly Communications Limited

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About this app

Slowly: Build Authentic Friendships at Your Own Pace

"In a world dominated by instant messaging, meaningful connections have become a rare luxury."

Slowly reimagines the art of correspondence, offering a unique way to make friends. Connect with penpals around the world and explore the beauty of cultural and linguistic exchange through thoughtfully written letters. Rediscover the joy of anticipation and dive into heartfelt, written conversations.

Designed for those who prefer to take their time and focus on genuine connections, Slowly brings back the charm of traditional penpals. Each letter takes time to arrive—anywhere from a few hours to a few days—depending on the distance between you and your new friend. Whether you’re looking for foreign friends, a language exchange partner, or simply a quiet space to write a meaningful letter, Slowly is here for you.

Key Features:

► Distance-Based Letter Delivery
Each letter travels at a speed that reflects the physical distance between you and your friend, creating a sense of anticipation. With no pressure to respond instantly, you have time to reflect, compose your thoughts, and share your story. This slower pace nurtures deeper and more meaningful connections.

► Collect Over 2,000 Unique Stamps
Turn every letter into an adventure by collecting unique regional stamps from across the globe. These stamps add a personal and cultural touch to your correspondence, serving as reminders of the friendships you create.

► A Safe and Secure Space for Everyone
No photos, no real names—just your thoughts, shared in a secure and stress-free environment. Whether you're an introvert looking for deeper conversations or someone who values privacy, Slowly offers a safe place to express yourself and connect authentically.

► Unlimited Letters, Always Free
Enjoy the art of writing without limits—send and receive as many letters as you like, completely free. Optional premium features are available to enhance your experience and meet your unique needs.

Who Is Slowly For?

- Anyone looking to make friends at their own pace, free from the rush of instant communication.
- Language learners seeking partners for meaningful language exchange.
- People who love writing letters and want to explore different cultures.
- Introverts and thoughtful individuals who prefer calm, meaningful interactions.
- Anyone hoping to meet new friends from all over the world.

Slowly: Authentic Friendships, at Your Speed.
Whether you’re looking to reconnect with the joy of letter writing, discover new perspectives, or simply build friendships that matter, Slowly is your perfect companion for creating meaningful connections in a fast-paced world.

Terms of Service:
https://slowly.app/terms/

Ratings and reviews

I find it hard to make friends in real life. That's purely because of the time required to be invested to be able to form deep connections. Some people like building a rapport(which can vary in terms of intensity from person to person). And often in real life trying to get to the rapport threshold and arriving at deep conversations, only to realize that the quality that I'm being offered doesn't fit my interests, is disappointing. I don't face that issue on Slowly. It's quicker to identify.

Great for finding pen pals if you can write. But my drop in rating is mainly coz of the greed with ad revenue. They went from 15 mins to one hour between ads citing not enough ads. But there seem to be enough ads for you to watch 2-3 ads worth a minute for just one coin every hour now. So 25-50 minutes worth of ads just to unlock one stamp. Terrible deal. And I have been a Plus subscriber before. Didn't offer much better benefits than the free version. eg Photo sharing is very slow and limiting.

I love this app so much. I totally recommend it to people who are looking for friendship via pen-palling without geographical limitations. I have an update that makes me minus two stars from the review. I tried so hard to subscribe to Slowly and I wanted to do it on my birthday. I spent the whole day doing ; It won't let me pay. My location at Google Play is correct so I'm very disappointed that I could not subscribe as I had planned. I'll try again next year, but if it is too difficult.

What’s new

What’s New:
• Drawing Tool: Create and attach your own drawings to letters.
• Goodbye Letters: Send a farewell before deleting your account or removing a pen pal.
• Pen Pal Stamp Stores: Plus members can switch to a pen pal’s local Stamp Store and discover regional stamps.
Improvements:
• Photo Attachments: Drag and drop attached photos to arrange their order.
• Draft Auto-Save: More reliable auto-saving keeps letters and drawings safe if interrupted.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.